US Bridges

Borland Road over Turbine Canal

Good

Kittitas County, Washington · .43 SW Upper Badger Pkt · Structure no. 086746000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borland Road over Turbine Canal is a concrete slab carrying Borland Road over Turbine Canal in Kittitas County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBorland Road
CrossesTurbine Canal
Location.43 SW Upper Badger Pkt
RouteCounty Highway 65687
Coordinates46.88414, -120.33991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2023)
Projected traffic231 by 2039
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borland Road over Turbine Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borland Road over Turbine Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Borland Road over Turbine Canal carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is Borland Road over Turbine Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Borland Road over Turbine Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.